► The purpose of this thesis was to compare the presence of suicide risk in college student art majors (n = 144) and non-art majors (n…
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▼ The purpose of this thesis was to compare the presence of suicide risk in college student art majors (n = 144) and non-art majors (n = 330), and to determine if flow consciousness cultivated hope, purpose in life, or resilience, when manifested through creative expression. Using a convenience sample, participants (N = 474) completed a battery of assessments measuring depression, suicide risk, creative achievement, flow, hope, purpose, and resilience through an online survey. Hypotheses stated that art majors would be at a greater risk for suicide than non-art majors. Additionally, engagement in flow was predicted to decrease suicide risk as mediated by increased hope, purpose in life, or resilience. Results from the online survey indicated that art majors were not at a greater risk for suicide than their general peers. Furthermore, the relationship between flow and suicide risk was significantly mediated by purpose in life. Purpose in life explained 55% of the variance in suicide risk in both art majors and non-art majors. Findings suggest that creativity can be a protective factor to suicide risk when engaging in an activity that allows creators to experience flow. When creators are in flow, they are also experiencing an increased sense of purpose in life, which can lower their risk of suicide. These findings may help to inform mental health and career counselor interventions when working with college students. Additionally, results from this thesis can advocate for the psychological benefits of creativity via engagement in flow consciousness within the context of policy, education, and family.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kerr, Barbara (advisor), Mikinski, Tamara (advisor), Murray, Angela (cmtemember).

► Almost half of the students beginning postsecondary education in today’s colleges and universities hold first-generation status (Choy, 2001). Despite first-generation students being more likely to…
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▼ Almost half of the students beginning postsecondary education in today’s colleges and universities hold first-generation status (Choy, 2001). Despite first-generation students being more likely to hold underrepresented identities that often intersect across race and social class, the cultural experiences encountered by this student population as a whole have not been quantitatively explored. The current study surveyed 257 undergraduate college students across 30 different states to investigate feelings of marginalization according to Berry’s acculturation model (1980) in first-generation college students (FGCS). The General Belongingness Scale (GBS; Langhout et al., 2007) was used to assess belongingness in regards to the family environment and the college environment. Independent t-tests and regression models were used to explore generation status differences and predictors of marginalization. FGCS reported significantly less belongingness with their family and college environments suggesting that they are in fact more likely to experience marginalization in the higher education setting than continuing-generation college students (CGCS). Despite these differences, results also suggest that generation status is not independently sufficient in predicting feelings of marginalization in college students. Across all college students, experiences with citational classism and having lower perceived access to resources were able to predict less belongingness with college friends and peers while lower parental household income was able to predict less belongingness with family and friends from home that did not go on to attend college. Generation status does seem to play a unique role in predicting family belongingness as it interacts with student experiences with citational classism (jokes and comments that belittle or mock those with lower social class identities). These findings come together to form the basis for understanding what predicts feelings of marginalization in higher education.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kerr, Barbara A (advisor), Kerr, Barbara A (cmtemember), Multon, Karen D (cmtemember), Cole, Brian (cmtemember), Templin, Jonathan (cmtemember), Rice, Suzanne (cmtemember).

► The Counseling Laboratory for the Exploration of Optimal States (CLEOS) is a research through service program that facilitates creativity, flow, and exceptional talents in adolescents.…
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▼ The Counseling Laboratory for the Exploration of Optimal States (CLEOS) is a research through service program that facilitates creativity, flow, and exceptional talents in adolescents. This study investigated sex differences in 549 adolescents, who have come to CLEOS, ranging in age from 13 to 18 years. The study assessed sex differences in terms of vocational interests, personality, and values; using the Vocational Preference Inventory (VPI), Personality Research Form (PRF), the Six Factor Personality Questionnaire(SFPQ), the NEO PI-R, the Tellegen Absorption Scale (TAS), and a Values Inventory. Results showed females scored significantly higher than males on grade point average; the VPI scale-Social, the PRF scales-Achievement, Endurance, Harm Avoidance, Nurturance, and Succorance; the NEO PI-R scales-Neuroticism and Openness; and the TAS score. This study found males scored significantly higher than females on the VPI scale-Realistic and the PRF scale Autonomy.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kerr, Barbara (advisor), Mikinski, Tamara (cmtemember), Bast Hensley, Kristen (cmtemember).

► The effectiveness of a communication skills training program designed to teach basic skills was evaluated. Findings from basic and advanced communication skills studies have supported…
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▼ The effectiveness of a communication skills training program designed to teach basic skills was evaluated. Findings from basic and advanced communication skills studies have supported the effectiveness claims of communication skills training. A common finding is that basic skills require less time to learn than advanced skills (Kuntze, Van der Molen, & Born, 2007). However, the specific rates of skill acquisition and the amount of time needed to train specific skills have not been systematically investigated. In this exploratory study, Fundamental Communication Skills (FCS) were taught to thirty two counseling psychology graduate students using randomized treatment and control groups in a three-hour training session. The frequency of use of the FCS were measured multiple times after training and at a ten week follow up. Participants increased their frequency of use of FCS after training and maintained those skills over time. However, skill acquisition trends suggested: (a) some communication skills are less amenable to time-condensed training than others and, (b) some interpersonal behaviors that previous research identified as "fundamental" may contain multiple social-cognitive elements that might be more accurately conceptualized as part of an "advanced" skills continuum.
Advisors/Committee Members: Lichtenberg, James (advisor), Krieshok, Thomas S. (cmtemember), Karpowitz, Dennis (cmtemember), Kerr, Barbara (cmtemember), Markham, Paul (cmtemember).

► The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships of stress, coping, and psychological well-being among American graduate students and Asian international graduate students…
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▼ The purpose of this study was to examine the relationships of stress, coping, and psychological well-being among American graduate students and Asian international graduate students from Taiwan, China, and Korea. The sample consisted of 131 American graduate students, and 77 Taiwanese, 53 Chinese, and 50 Korean international graduate students from 90 universities in the US. Pearson correlation coefficients, factorial ANOVAs, and multiple regression analyses were conducted for investigation. Results of the current research were consistent with previous research suggesting that Asian international graduate students were not a homogeneous group in experiencing stress, coping, and psychological well-being. In sum, three groups of Asian international graduate students experienced greater stress than American graduate students. All graduate students with greater academic, environmental, and family stress were associated with maladaptive coping skills. All graduate students using more adaptive coping skills were associated with greater psychological well-being. In addition, doctoral students, no matter the culture, reported having less overall stress and greater psychological well-being. Although Taiwanese international graduate students tended to use maladaptive coping skills, their psychological well-being was still great. Perceived English skills remained to be a strong predictor in stress, coping, and psychological well-being especially in Chinese and Korean international students.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kerr, Barbara (advisor), Mikinski, Tamara (cmtemember), Reynolds, Matthew (cmtemember), Rice, Suzanne (cmtemember), Hensley, Kristen (cmtemember).

Yang, Y. T. (2010). Stress, Coping, and Psychological Well-Being: Comparison among American and Asian International Graduate Students from Taiwan, China, and South Korea. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Kansas. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1808/6747

Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):

Yang, Ya-Ting Tina. “Stress, Coping, and Psychological Well-Being: Comparison among American and Asian International Graduate Students from Taiwan, China, and South Korea.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Kansas. Accessed March 21, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/1808/6747.

MLA Handbook (7th Edition):

Yang, Ya-Ting Tina. “Stress, Coping, and Psychological Well-Being: Comparison among American and Asian International Graduate Students from Taiwan, China, and South Korea.” 2010. Web. 21 Mar 2019.

Vancouver:

Yang YT. Stress, Coping, and Psychological Well-Being: Comparison among American and Asian International Graduate Students from Taiwan, China, and South Korea. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2010. [cited 2019 Mar 21].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/6747.

Council of Science Editors:

Yang YT. Stress, Coping, and Psychological Well-Being: Comparison among American and Asian International Graduate Students from Taiwan, China, and South Korea. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/6747

► There is a paucity of research on the multicultural competence of the psychology intern population. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine counseling…
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▼ There is a paucity of research on the multicultural competence of the psychology intern population. Therefore, the purpose of this study is to examine counseling and clinical psychology interns' multicultural training experience and competence prior to beginning internship. Examining psychology interns' pre-internship multicultural experience, childhood, adolescent, and adult multicultural experience, their universal-diverse orientation, their graduate program multicultural emphasis, their choice of internship site, and their individual characteristics provided insight into the current readiness of graduate students to work with different populations while on internship. Beginning interns from clinical and counseling doctoral psychology programs were administered surveys to assess for multicultural personality, universal-diverse orientation, multicultural social desirability, multicultural competence, and various individual factors. Results displayed support for the contention that multicultural life experiences have significant predictive value for the multicultural competence of beginning interns. Results also confirmed that there is a positive relationship between multicultural personality and multicultural competence as well as between multicultural personality and universal-diverse orientation.
Advisors/Committee Members: Multon, Karen (advisor), Kerr, Barbara (cmtemember), Krieshok, Thomas S. (cmtemember), Hensley, Kristen (cmtemember), Lumpkin, Angela (cmtemember).

► Abstract The purpose of this study was to translate the Children's Hope Scale (CHS) from English to Spanish using quantitative methods in order to verify…
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▼ Abstract The purpose of this study was to translate the Children's Hope Scale (CHS) from English to Spanish using quantitative methods in order to verify semantic equivalence of the adapted measure. The study utilized bilingual, English and Spanish-speaking children between the ages of 8 and 16 from different school districts across Kansas (N=161). Results indicated semantic equivalence between the English and the Spanish Children's Hope Scale. The creation of a linguistically and culturally competent scale will increase the involvement of Spanish speaking children in the measure of positive psychological constructs such as hope. This study contributes to the literature on multicultural assessment competency and the procedures of translating measures from English to Spanish using quantitative methods for verifying semantic equivalence. Because of the steadily growing Spanish speaking population in the U.S., it is imperative to teach children the concept of Esperanza (Hope). By introducing to Spanish speaking children the main components of Hope (Agency thinking and Pathways thinking), a practical method to reach their goals and aspirations in life can also be introduced.
Advisors/Committee Members: Krieshok, Thomas S. (advisor), Kerr, Barbara (cmtemember), Mikinski, Tammy (cmtemember), Frey, Bruce (cmtemember), Roberts, Sally (cmtemember).

► In the recidivism literature, scholars have consistently shown strong continuity in offending from adolescence to adulthood with nearly half of all juvenile offenders continuing criminal…
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▼ In the recidivism literature, scholars have consistently shown strong continuity in offending from adolescence to adulthood with nearly half of all juvenile offenders continuing criminal engagement beyond age 18 (Le Blanc & Frechette, 1989; Loeber & Farrington, 2011). The motivation to understand criminal recidivism is not only fueled by research priorities, but also by policymakers and criminologists who pursue reform within the American justice system. In this paper, historical approaches to crime, research on criminal career patterns, theoretical explanations for recidivism, and prevention and intervention programs are reviewed. The study examined a number of recidivism factors to determine which variables best predict the likelihood that an individual is a persistent offender. Participants in the juvenile-only offender sample had significantly higher current family satisfaction and perceived social support scores, and significantly lower current criminal thinking scores than participants in the persistent offender sample. Logistic regression models revealed that current family satisfaction made a significant contribution to offender type prediction such that when current family satisfaction is raised by one unit, individuals become .98 times less likely to be a persistent offender. Support and positive relationships with are well supported in the literature as important, noteworthy components to leading crime-free lives and should be emphasized in prevention and intervention efforts to reduce recidivism rates.
Advisors/Committee Members: Multon, Karen (advisor), Kerr, Barbara (cmtemember), Ginsberg, Rick (cmtemember), Duan, Changming (cmtemember), Poggio, John (cmtemember).

▼ Mindfulness, shame, attrition, and suicidality were examined to better understand the presenting concerns and symptoms of clients seeking mental health treatment in a Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) intensive outpatient (IOP) program at a community mental health center. Specifically, this study explored how clients initially presented in terms of mindfulness and shame, as well as what competencies clients gained as a result of attending the IOP program in terms of mindfulness and reduction of shame. As attrition and suicidality are important concerns in therapy, the relationship between mindfulness and client attrition was also explored, as well as mindfulness and previous suicide attempts. The results of the study indicated that mindfulness scores (measured using the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire; Baer, Smith, Hopkins, Krietemeyer, & Toney, 2006) did not predict attrition for participants pre-treatment. Graduates of the DBT IOP program showed significant gains in the observe mindfulness subscale when comparing pre-test and post-test FFMQ scores, while no significant differences were found for the other four FFMQ subscales. Further, scores of shame (using the State Shame and Guilt Survey; Marschall, Sanftner, & Tangney, 1994) were not significantly different from pre- to post-test for graduates of the program. Lastly, there was a significant difference in pre-test mindfulness scores on the describe mindfulness subscale when comparing FFMQ scores of participants reporting a past suicide attempt and those reporting no past suicide attempt, while no significant differences were found on the other four FFMQ subscales. Implications for researchers and clinicians are discussed.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kerr, Barbara A. (advisor), Nelson, Juliet (cmtemember), Krieshok, Thomas (cmtemember), Frey, Bruce (cmtemember), Ilardi, Stephen (cmtemember).

► Facebook use is a regular part of the daily lives of many college students. The initial research in this area indicates that social media can…
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▼ Facebook use is a regular part of the daily lives of many college students. The initial research in this area indicates that social media can be both beneficial and harmful to overall well-being, with some studies indicating that factors such as how social media is used may play an important moderating role between social media use and well-being outcomes. Given the prevalence of Facebook use in daily life, it is important for counseling psychologists to understand the relationship of Facebook use to well-being and life satisfaction. Research indicates that a higher level of dispositional mindfulness might be particularly helpful in fostering positive outcomes of social media use, but no previous studies have directly addressed this question with college students. This study used a correlational design to investigate the relationships among trait mindfulness, Facebook use, life satisfaction, and well-being in college students. Participants were 101 undergraduate students from Kansas and Colorado. Multiple regression analyses were conducted to evaluate the relationships among the variables. Findings indicated no relationship between Facebook use and measures of well-being, and replicated previous findings that level of mindfulness is positively associated with measures of life satisfaction and well-being. Mindfulness did not serve as a moderating variable in predicting well-being and life satisfaction. Implications for practice and research are discussed.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kerr, Barbara (advisor), Krieshok, Thomas (cmtemember), Cole, Brian (cmtemember), Hensley, Kristen (cmtemember), Rice, Suzanne (cmtemember).

► In the theory of positive disintegration (TPD), Dabrowski (1967) describes manifestations of inner energy that serve a developmental purpose and might be more frequently found…
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▼ In the theory of positive disintegration (TPD), Dabrowski (1967) describes manifestations of inner energy that serve a developmental purpose and might be more frequently found in gifted individuals, called overexcitabilities (OEs). Most studies present OEs outside of the context of the original theory (Mendaglio, 2012). Atheoretically conceptualized, OEs seem to define the personality trait of openness to experience as each OE can be matched with a specific facet of openness. Descriptions of each facet of openness and its matching OE are very alike. In this paper I argue that they are conceptually equivalent and that current research on openness and OE supports this. The study examined the similarity of OEs to corresponding openness to experience facets via competing models in multigroup confirmatory factor analysis, given their conceptual similarity. O2: Aesthetics and sensual OE, and O5: Ideas and intellectual OE were represented by a single underlying latent construct. High correlations emerged among O1: Fantasy and imaginational OE, O2: Aesthetics and sensual OE, O3: Feelings and emotional OE, and O5: Ideas and intellectual OE; O4: Actions and psychomotor OE had a small positive correlation; and O6: Values had a small negative correlation to emotional OE. Openness to experience seems to encompass OEs; thus, giftedness researchers and practitioners should align with well-researched psychological theories such as the five-factor model of personality (Costa & McCrae, 1992; Goldberg. 1999) and begin to talk about openness rather than OEs.
Advisors/Committee Members: Krieshok, Thomas S (advisor), Kerr, Barbara A (advisor), Wu, Wei (cmtemember), Multon, Karen D (cmtemember), Hensley, Kristen (cmtemember).

► The deleterious consequences of depression are often couched in terms of their impact at the individual level: for example, reduced quality of life, increased risk…
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▼ The deleterious consequences of depression are often couched in terms of their impact at the individual level: for example, reduced quality of life, increased risk of suicide, and health problems. Nevertheless, depression also carries a high cost with regard to its impact on interpersonal processes and close relationships. The interpersonal theory of depression and the self-verification theory have been used to describe interactional processes that can lead to, maintain, or exacerbate depressive symptoms and contribute to relationship distress. This study explored how the interpersonal behaviors indicated by the interpersonal and self-verification theories affected satisfaction and stability in the dating relationships of a sample of previously depressed and never depressed women. A sample of 65 (15 previously depressed and 50 never depressed) undergraduate women from the University of Kansas participated in the study. Participants completed a series of measures, 8 weeks apart, that assessed history and symptoms of depression, positive and negative feedback-seeking behaviors, and satisfaction with their dating relationships. In the present study, previously depressed participants did not differ from never depressed participants in their use of reassurance-seeking. However, previously depressed participants reported seeking less negative feedback than never depressed participants 8 weeks after baseline. Additionally, the amount of reassurance participants sought over the 8-week period were predictive of decreases in relationship satisfaction. The interaction between reassurance-seeking and depression history approached significance, while the three-way interaction between reassurance-seeking, negative feedback-seeking and depression history significantly predicted a decrease in relationships satisfaction over the 8-week period. Reassurance-seeking also was predictive of the romantic relationship ending for previously depressed, but not never depressed participants. Results of this study provide support for an integrated interpersonal theory and suggest that the feedback-seeking behaviors that reduce the quality of depressed people's relationships may continue to be problematic once depression remits.
Advisors/Committee Members: Ingram, Rick E. (advisor), Ilardi, Stephen S. (cmtemember), Muehelenhard, Charlene (cmtemember), Preacher, Kristopher J. (cmtemember), Kerr, Barbara (cmtemember).

Sampat, B. (2009). "What Do You Really Think of Me?": The Role of Feedback-Seeking on Romantic Dating Relationships Among Depression-Vulnerable Women. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Kansas. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1808/5569

Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):

Sampat, Brenda. “"What Do You Really Think of Me?": The Role of Feedback-Seeking on Romantic Dating Relationships Among Depression-Vulnerable Women.” 2009. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Kansas. Accessed March 21, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/1808/5569.

MLA Handbook (7th Edition):

Sampat, Brenda. “"What Do You Really Think of Me?": The Role of Feedback-Seeking on Romantic Dating Relationships Among Depression-Vulnerable Women.” 2009. Web. 21 Mar 2019.

Vancouver:

Sampat B. "What Do You Really Think of Me?": The Role of Feedback-Seeking on Romantic Dating Relationships Among Depression-Vulnerable Women. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2009. [cited 2019 Mar 21].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/5569.

Council of Science Editors:

Sampat B. "What Do You Really Think of Me?": The Role of Feedback-Seeking on Romantic Dating Relationships Among Depression-Vulnerable Women. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2009. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/5569

University of Kansas

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Conrad, Selby Martin.
Utility of Drawings as a Screen for Emotional and Behavioral Concerns in Adolescents: An Exploration of Formal Elements in Drawings and the BASC-2.

► The research related to the use of art in assessment of emotional and behavioral concerns in adolescent populations has met with inconsistent results. Much of…
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▼ The research related to the use of art in assessment of emotional and behavioral concerns in adolescent populations has met with inconsistent results. Much of the previous research in this area has focused on analyzing the content (i.e., what is drawn) of participants' drawings. This study explores the use of formal elements (i.e., how it is drawn) as a screening tool with a general sample of high school students (n=193). The aim of the project is two fold, a) explore the psychometrics and underlying factor structure of the FEATS an existing measure of formal elements, and b) assess the ability of the FEATS to accurately screen for emotional and behavioral concerns in high school students. The resulting data was analyzed for inter-rater reliability, distribution of item responses, and underlying factors. This resulted in the creation of 3, internally consistent, composite scales formed from 9 dichotomous items which had achieved acceptable levels of inter-rater reliability. A series of MANCOVAs between these composites and participant's scores on the BASC-2 suggest that the FEATS composites are not an acceptable screening tool for emotional and behavioral concerns. Results do indicate the FEATS composite may provide a means of assessing interpersonal relationships; however future research related to measurement design, factor structure, and ability to detect between group differences is needed before applied use.
Advisors/Committee Members: Krieshok, Thomas S. (advisor), Peyton, Vicki (cmtemember), Coder Mikinski, Tamara (cmtemember), Kerr, Barbara (cmtemember), McKnight, Phillip (cmtemember).

Conrad, S. M. (2010). Utility of Drawings as a Screen for Emotional and Behavioral Concerns in Adolescents: An Exploration of Formal Elements in Drawings and the BASC-2. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Kansas. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1808/7088

Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):

Conrad, Selby Martin. “Utility of Drawings as a Screen for Emotional and Behavioral Concerns in Adolescents: An Exploration of Formal Elements in Drawings and the BASC-2.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Kansas. Accessed March 21, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/1808/7088.

MLA Handbook (7th Edition):

Conrad, Selby Martin. “Utility of Drawings as a Screen for Emotional and Behavioral Concerns in Adolescents: An Exploration of Formal Elements in Drawings and the BASC-2.” 2010. Web. 21 Mar 2019.

Vancouver:

Conrad SM. Utility of Drawings as a Screen for Emotional and Behavioral Concerns in Adolescents: An Exploration of Formal Elements in Drawings and the BASC-2. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2010. [cited 2019 Mar 21].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/7088.

Council of Science Editors:

Conrad SM. Utility of Drawings as a Screen for Emotional and Behavioral Concerns in Adolescents: An Exploration of Formal Elements in Drawings and the BASC-2. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/7088

University of Kansas

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Brown, Sarah Ann.
Text Messaging As An Adjunct to a Career and Life Planning Class With Undergraduate Students.

► Abstract Career decision making is a difficult process for many. Gordon & Steele (2003) found that for many students, even knowing where to begin can…
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▼ Abstract Career decision making is a difficult process for many. Gordon & Steele (2003) found that for many students, even knowing where to begin can be a daunting process. Students' initial choices in a major or career can be unrealistic because they are often based on little knowledge about academic requirements or job relationships. Research has shown that career interventions are effective (Baker & Popowicz, 1983; Brown & Ryan Krane, 2000; Oliver & Spokane, 1988; Whiston, Brecheisen, & Stephens, 2003), and Brown and Ryan Krane have identified five key elements that contribute to effective career counseling. This study built its interventions on those elements. Students were recruited from a Career and Life Planning class offered at a large Midwestern university, and were given individualized feedback on their interest inventories and strengths. In addition, they were randomly assigned to either a text messaging group (n=23) or a non-texted group (n=29). The texted group received 3-5 text messages each work week for one month about strengths, career assessment results, and information about the world of work in hopes that daily reminders in the form of text messages would aid in the process of students making informed and adaptive career decisions, with increased levels of hope, occupational engagement, strengths awareness, and career decision self efficacy. The study was designed to marry a form of communication that college students engage in on a daily basis, text messaging, with delivering sound career information. Results showed support overall for the course and feedback, but the texted students showed no more gains than did the non-texted group.
Advisors/Committee Members: Krieshok, Thomas S. (advisor), Coder Mikinski, Tamara (cmtemember), Frey, Bruce (cmtemember), Kerr, Barbara (cmtemember), Rice, Suzanne (cmtemember).

Brown, S. A. (2010). Text Messaging As An Adjunct to a Career and Life Planning Class With Undergraduate Students. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Kansas. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1808/8015

Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):

Brown, Sarah Ann. “Text Messaging As An Adjunct to a Career and Life Planning Class With Undergraduate Students.” 2010. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Kansas. Accessed March 21, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/1808/8015.

MLA Handbook (7th Edition):

Brown, Sarah Ann. “Text Messaging As An Adjunct to a Career and Life Planning Class With Undergraduate Students.” 2010. Web. 21 Mar 2019.

Vancouver:

Brown SA. Text Messaging As An Adjunct to a Career and Life Planning Class With Undergraduate Students. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2010. [cited 2019 Mar 21].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/8015.

Council of Science Editors:

Brown SA. Text Messaging As An Adjunct to a Career and Life Planning Class With Undergraduate Students. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2010. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/8015

University of Kansas

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Haskell, Brett Carolynn.
THE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A MEASURE OF COLLEGE STUDENT ATHLETE INTEGRATION.

► Research has shown that a student's level of institutional integration is a better predictor of college persistence than academic performance (Pascarella & Terenzini, 1980). Tinto…
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▼ Research has shown that a student's level of institutional integration is a better predictor of college persistence than academic performance (Pascarella & Terenzini, 1980). Tinto (1975) proposed that institutional integration is the student's perception of his/her fit to the university he/she is attending. Student athletes are a unique sub-culture within the general student population (Carodine et al., 2003; Melendez, 2007). Further, research on college student athletes indicates that athletes entering with certain individual characteristics are at a greater risk for academic failure and dropping out than others (Gayles & Hu, 2009; Leppel, 2005; Pascarella et al, 1995). Few researchers have investigated the factors contributing to the college integration of student athletes, and because of the lack of an adequate measure for assessing the integration of college student athletes. The purpose of the current study was to develop and validate a measure of college student athlete integration. The sample included 198 male and female NCAA Division I student athletes. The psychometric properties of the measure were assessed via confirmatory factor analysis, and the validity of the measure of was assessed through evaluation of concurrent-criterion measures, discriminant evidence, and convergent evidence. A four factor model of college student-athlete integration was confirmed including: interrelatedness with teammates, interrelatedness with coaches, competence, and individual status.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kerr, Barbara A. (advisor), Hansen, David M. (advisor), Krieshok, Thomas S. (cmtemember), Kim, Dongbin (cmtemember), Coder Mikinski, Tamara (cmtemember).

Haskell, B. C. (2013). THE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A MEASURE OF COLLEGE STUDENT ATHLETE INTEGRATION. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Kansas. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1808/15089

Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):

Haskell, Brett Carolynn. “THE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A MEASURE OF COLLEGE STUDENT ATHLETE INTEGRATION.” 2013. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Kansas. Accessed March 21, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/1808/15089.

MLA Handbook (7th Edition):

Haskell, Brett Carolynn. “THE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A MEASURE OF COLLEGE STUDENT ATHLETE INTEGRATION.” 2013. Web. 21 Mar 2019.

Vancouver:

Haskell BC. THE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A MEASURE OF COLLEGE STUDENT ATHLETE INTEGRATION. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2013. [cited 2019 Mar 21].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/15089.

Council of Science Editors:

Haskell BC. THE DEVELOPMENT AND VALIDATION OF A MEASURE OF COLLEGE STUDENT ATHLETE INTEGRATION. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2013. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/15089

► Sandra Bem's (1993) Enculturated Lens Theory provides a helpful model for beginning to understand the development and socialization of sex roles within cultures by emphasizing…
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▼ Sandra Bem's (1993) Enculturated Lens Theory provides a helpful model for beginning to understand the development and socialization of sex roles within cultures by emphasizing the importance of gender schemas and lenses of gender polarization, androcentrism, and biological essentialism. Other studies have used this theory to observe sex roles within Appalachia (Rezek, 2010), South Asian female immigrants (Talbani & Hasanali, 2000), and Kenya as a whole (Simiyu, 2007). Little is known, however, about the socialization of sex roles and phenomenological identity development in rural women from the largest ethnic group in Kenya, the Kikuyu. This study provides a qualitative examination of sex roles from the perspective of Kikuyu women in rural Maai Mahiu, Kenya. A critical feminist lens was used to understand and gently challenge issues of stagnancy related to sex roles and expectations for men and women. Data from structured observations, semi-structured interviews, and consultation with community leaders and local non-governmental organization (NGO) members were integrated to ensure validity and reliability of data. Fifteen Kikuyu women were interviewed, and their transcripts were later coded for themes using critical and interpretive analysis methodologies. From the data emerged several sub-themes and categories falling under and providing further description of three meta-themes: 1) Internalized Gender Expectations; 2) Sex-role Socialization; and, 3) Goal Attainment. Wolcott's model of data transformation (1994) helped guide processes of description, analysis, and interpretation of results. It is ultimately concluded that female roles and responsibilities in Maai Mahiu are perceived to be inferior to those of men, which leads to a belief that women are of lower social value and tend to be treated accordingly. These beliefs appear to be slowly changing over time through the increased value of and access to education, protection of women from female genital mutilation practices, and greater visibility of women in Kenya due to a new Constitution. Limitations of the current study are discussed, and directions for future research are provided.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kerr, Barbara A. (advisor), Arachtingi, Barrie M. (cmtemember), Krieshok, Thomas S. (cmtemember), Ng, Jennifer (cmtemember), Patterson, Meagan (cmtemember).

► An estimated 4-5% of Americans endorse being in a consensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationship – numbers comparable to those identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB; Conley,…
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▼ An estimated 4-5% of Americans endorse being in a consensually non-monogamous (CNM) relationship – numbers comparable to those identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB; Conley, Moors, Matsick, & Ziegler, 2012; Gates, 2011). Despite the pervasive stigma associated with CNM, it is considered healthy and viable romantic relationship option (Conley, Ziegler, Moors, Matsick, & Valentine, 2013; Rubel & Bogaert, 2014). Therapists, however, receive little to no training about CNM or the CNM community (Weitzman, 2006). Two hundred forty-nine individuals in CNM relationships responded to open and closed-ended survey questions about their experiences with past and current therapists. Of the therapists seen by CNM clients, nearly one-third (29%) were found to be lacking the basic knowledge of CNM needed to be an effective therapist, and only 27% were considered quite knowledgeable of CNM. Twenty-six percent therapists seen were found to be either not at all helpful (15%) or destructive (11%). Approximately one out of every ten (11%) CNM clients prematurely terminated sessions because of a negative interaction with their therapist regarding their CNM identity/lifestyle. These results highlight the need for empirically-based guidelines that could be included in mental health curricula and continuing education training. Resources developed for use with LGB clients may be helpful in developing CNM guidelines. In this study, swapping sexual orientation language for relationship orientation language (e.g., heterosexual for monogamous) on practice guidelines for LGB clients, led to the creation of a 13-item scale that accounted for half (50%) of the variance in therapist helpfulness scores for CNM clients. In light of the findings and available research, an initial set of empirically based guidelines for psychological practice with CNM clients are also proposed.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kerr, Barbara A. (advisor), Krieshok, Thomas S. (cmtemember), Hensley, Kristen (cmtemember), Patterson, Meagan (cmtemember), Hall, Jeffrey (cmtemember).

► Throughout history work has provided meaning for people by defining the role of each individual in relation to the greater society. The new normal is…
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▼ Throughout history work has provided meaning for people by defining the role of each individual in relation to the greater society. The new normal is not a career that will last a lifetime but instead a career path through a series of transitions. This study sought out to explore how the Maker Movement might be important to career development in this new climate of unpredictability specifically with regard to career adaptability, engagement, and life satisfaction. Given the lack of information about the characteristics and motivations of those participating in the Maker Movement, descriptive data was also gathered. Participants included 182 individuals, over the age of 18, who have participated in the Maker Movement. Participants took online assessments that included a demographic form, the Career Adapt-abilities Scale - USA, the Occupational Engagement Scale for Employed Adults – Revised, and the Making as Meaning Inventory. Consistent with prior research, it was found that Makers tend to be White, to hold a college degree, to be employed, and to have a mean personal income of roughly $54,000. This study found that women are participating in the Maker Movement at equal rates as men, contrary to previous findings. Additionally, Makers are more likely to engage with a Maker Faire or online, than at a Makerspace. No relationship was found between Maker participation and career adaptability or occupational engagement. However, meaning from Making was associated with higher life satisfaction. This research revealed meaning from Making as an important aspect of life, and is echoed by Makers, “Making is a way to make life meaningful.”
Advisors/Committee Members: Kerr, Barbara A (advisor), Bradley, Barbara A (cmtemember), Frey, Bruce B (cmtemember), Krieshok, Thomas S (cmtemember), Mikinski, Tamara C (cmtemember).

Farmer, N. M. (2018). Maker Meaning: An Exploration of the Maker Movement, Career Adaptability, and Life Satisfaction. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Kansas. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1808/27552

Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):

Farmer, Nicole Marie. “Maker Meaning: An Exploration of the Maker Movement, Career Adaptability, and Life Satisfaction.” 2018. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Kansas. Accessed March 21, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/1808/27552.

Farmer NM. Maker Meaning: An Exploration of the Maker Movement, Career Adaptability, and Life Satisfaction. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2018. [cited 2019 Mar 21].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/27552.

Council of Science Editors:

Farmer NM. Maker Meaning: An Exploration of the Maker Movement, Career Adaptability, and Life Satisfaction. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2018. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/27552

University of Kansas

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Bjornsen, Abby Lea.
A Qualitative Understanding of Occupational Engagement in College Students.

► The purpose of the current study is to examine the transition experiences of college students nearing graduation through the lens of occupational engagement. The construct…
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▼ The purpose of the current study is to examine the transition experiences of college students nearing graduation through the lens of occupational engagement. The construct of occupational engagement is defined as "...taking part in behaviors that contribute to the decision-maker's fund of information and experience of the larger world, not just the world as processed when a career decision is imminent" (Krieshok, Black, & McKay, 2009, p. 284). The Occupational Engagement Scale - Student, OES-S (Cox, 2008) was administered to 205 college seniors at a large Midwestern university. The OES-S is a 14-item questionnaire on a five-point Likert scale that has been empirically demonstrated to support the argument that the construct of occupational engagement is important to the success of college students. Ten students scoring in the upper 10% on the OES-S (five males and five females) and ten students scoring in the lower 10% on the OES-S (five males and five females) were contacted via email and asked for their participation in a 30-minute, in-person interview. Interviews were conducted on-campus, during the daytime hours, and at the convenience of each interviewee. Upon interviewee consent, each interview was audio-recorded. Audiotapes were transcribed and coded for themes. Due to the exploratory nature of the current study, existing literature did not serve as a basis for theme development. Therefore, a grounded theory approach was utilized, with themes emerging during the process of data analysis. Results are presented via eighteen sub-themes and categories falling under four meta-themes: 1) On (and Around) the Fence; 2) Internal Processes; 3) External Factors; and 4) Taking Action. It was ultimately concluded that the construct of occupational engagement as it has been operationally defined plays a critical role in the experience of transitioning from college for these 20 individuals nearing graduation. Limitations of the current study are discussed, and directions for future research are provided.
Advisors/Committee Members: Krieshok, Thomas S. (advisor), Krieshok, Thomas S. (cmtemember), Kerr, Barbara (cmtemember), Hensley, Kristen (cmtemember), Johnson, D. Richard (cmtemember), McKnight, Phil (cmtemember).

► This study examined hemispheric differences in ambiguity resolution in subjects who vary on measures of creativity. Subjects were classified as either low, moderate, or high…
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▼ This study examined hemispheric differences in ambiguity resolution in subjects who vary on measures of creativity. Subjects were classified as either low, moderate, or high creative based on the results of convergent and divergent thinking tests as well as a personality inventory. Two experiments utilized a divided visual field (DVF) paradigm to study hemispheric processing of sentences containing an ambiguous word followed by a lateralized target word. In Experiment 1 the subjects were presented with sentences that bias the reader to either the dominant or subordinate meaning of the ambiguous word. In Experiment 2 the initial context of the sentence provided a bias towards either the subordinate or dominant meaning of the word. After the ambiguous word occurred, the end of the sentence switched the context to the alternative. The sentences were then be followed by a lateralized target word that was either related to the dominant meaning, subordinate meaning, or there was no relation to the target word. Participants performed a relatedness judgment to the sentence and the target word. A Stroop task was also utilized as a measure of cognitive control. The low creative participants performed worse on the DVF priming study as well as the Stroop task. These individuals seemed to rely on more automatic/bottom-up activation in both the Stroop and DVF priming tasks. Both the low and moderate creative participants had a preference for dominance in the DVF sentence priming tasks. The low creative group also had more difficulty resolving ambiguity than the high and moderate creative participants. When a biased sentence was presented, the high creative individuals activated the alternative meaning of the ambiguous word. This seems to be evidence of a broad pattern of activation and may be a reflection of the role of the left hemisphere (LH) in the high creative group. The LH seems to be maintaining both representations of the ambiguous word. It may be that the high creative subjects do in fact show greater salience for both dominant and subordinate meanings in the LH.
Advisors/Committee Members: Atchley, Ruth Ann (advisor), Atchley, Paul (cmtemember), Kerr, Barbara (cmtemember), Chrysikou, Evangelia (cmtemember), Ramey, Chris (cmtemember).

▼ Male body image is a growing issue that involves men's perceptions, attitudes, and emotions associated with men's physical appearance. The purpose of this study was to test a model where self-worth derived from physical appearance and social approval influences social physique anxiety, and thereby influences men's body image dissatisfaction. Specifically, this study predicted that self-worth contingencies would positively predict social physique anxiety and positively predicts men's body image dissatisfaction (e.g., muscularity and weight/body fat). This study also assessed social physique anxiety as a mediator for the relations between contingencies of self-worth and men's body image dissatisfaction. Using data obtained from a sample of 765 young adult males, between the ages18 and 29 years (M = 23.86; SD = 3.52), the original model did not fit; however, a modified model demonstrated adequate fit [723.74 (240), p < .00; CFI: .95, RMSEA: .052; SRMR: .049]. Results from this study indicated that self-worth that is based on social approval was a weak predictor of weight/body fat dissatisfaction. Furthermore, self-worth derived from physical appearance was a moderate predictor of social physique anxiety and a weak predictor of men's muscularity dissatisfaction. No mediation effect was found between the contingencies of self-worth and men's body image dissatisfaction.
Advisors/Committee Members: Lichtenberg, James W (advisor), Fry, Mary (cmtemember), Hensley, Kristen (cmtemember), Kerr, Barbara (cmtemember), Multon, Karen (cmtemember).

Schmidt, Z. (2014). CONTINGENT SELF-WORTH AND SOCIAL PHYSIQUE ANXIETY AS PREDICTORS OF BODY DISSATISFACTION IN YOUNG ADULT MEN. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Kansas. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1808/18654

Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):

Schmidt, Zachary. “CONTINGENT SELF-WORTH AND SOCIAL PHYSIQUE ANXIETY AS PREDICTORS OF BODY DISSATISFACTION IN YOUNG ADULT MEN.” 2014. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Kansas. Accessed March 21, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/1808/18654.

Schmidt Z. CONTINGENT SELF-WORTH AND SOCIAL PHYSIQUE ANXIETY AS PREDICTORS OF BODY DISSATISFACTION IN YOUNG ADULT MEN. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2014. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/18654

► The evolution and maintenance of plant mating systems has been a topic of great interest throughout the history of evolutionary biology. Despite a large body…
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▼ The evolution and maintenance of plant mating systems has been a topic of great interest throughout the history of evolutionary biology. Despite a large body of literature describing mating system variation, critical knowledge is lacking regarding the mechanisms involved in mating system transitions, including the rate and magnitude of trait changes. I combine experimental evolution, pollinator behavioral studies, and classic phytomorphology to examine the mating system transition from outcrossing to self-fertilizing (selfing) in flowering plants. Using the wildflower Mimulus guttatus (yellow monkeyflower) as a model, I investigate which traits facilitate outcrossing via mutualistic relationships with pollinators and which traits evolve in response to pollination disruption. In Chapters 1 and 2, I demonstrate that rapid evolution of adaptive floral and genetic traits can occur in populations that lose pollinators and that trait evolution occurs sequentially. In Chapter 3, I find strong pollinator preference for specific floral traits, evidence that pollinator selection maintains attractive traits in wild populations. However, pollinators displayed limited ability to distinguish between subtle population variants and thus are unlikely drivers of ethological speciation. In Chapter 4, I document within and among population variation in a cryptic floral trait, ultraviolet (UV) patterning. UV patterning is a visual stimulant for pollinators, but I found it in a selfing Mimulus species, suggesting that UV patterning in flowers functions beyond pollinator attraction. My research has direct implications for forecasting plant adaptation as anthropogenic environmental disturbance increasingly decouples plant-pollinator relationships. Rapid adaptation is an option for some self-compatible, pollinator-reliant plants; however, a transition to selfing results in decreased genetic diversity which may expose populations to extinction with further environmental disturbances.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kelly, John (advisor), Alexander, Helen (cmtemember), Foster, Bryan (cmtemember), Crawford, Daniel (cmtemember), Kerr, Barbara (cmtemember).

► This work focuses on the role of mindfulness and attachment security as agents of change in successful therapy. Two studies were conducted to investigate the…
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▼ This work focuses on the role of mindfulness and attachment security as agents of change in successful therapy. Two studies were conducted to investigate the mechanisms underlying change that may lead to successful therapy - as reflected in symptomology reduction. Study 1 included 28 clients recruited from two college counseling centers. Measurements of state attachment, mindfulness, depression, and general anxiety were collected daily, as were pre-post trait measurements of these constructs. Results revealed a significant association between short (biweekly) and long (five week) increases in secure attachment and state mindfulness, and corresponding reductions in symptoms of depression and anxiety. Decreased state avoidant attachment was associated with reductions in both depression and general anxiety, whereas decreased state attachment anxiety was associated with reductions in depression and not general anxiety. Only increased secure state attachment was associated with positive short- and long-term therapeutic changes, whereas increased mindfulness was associated with only short-term changes. A second non-clinical sample showed a slightly different pattern, specifically that increases in state secure attachment and concomitant decreases in state attachment anxiety were predictive of reductions in depressed and anxious mood. Together these results indicate the importance of attachment and mindfulness as agents of change in therapy, especially the importance of reducing avoidant attachment in treating depression, and of increasing mindfulness in treating anxiety. The importance of reducing avoidant attachment seems unique to therapy, as this association was not found in a non-clinical sample.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kerr, Barbara (advisor), Gillath, Omri (advisor), Deboeck, Pascal R. (cmtemember), Hensley, Kristen (cmtemember), Krieshok, Thomas S. (cmtemember).

Martin, D. M. (2012). Mindfulness and Attachment Security as Predictors of Sucess in Therapy. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Kansas. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1808/10127

Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):

Martin, David Matthew. “Mindfulness and Attachment Security as Predictors of Sucess in Therapy.” 2012. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Kansas. Accessed March 21, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/1808/10127.

► Most research on veterans focuses on negative outcomes, but little is known about positive outcomes for veterans. The proposed study’s purpose was to examine the…
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▼ Most research on veterans focuses on negative outcomes, but little is known about positive outcomes for veterans. The proposed study’s purpose was to examine the relationship of combat history, resilience, and social support to the well-being of a sample of military veterans who have served in Iraq or Afghanistan and who have successfully transitioned into college. A multiple regression examined the data to determine how much unique variance each factor contributed to well-being. It was found that the amount of combat history did not predict well-being. Resilience and social support predicted well-being of college student veterans.
Advisors/Committee Members: Kerr, Barbara A (advisor), Multon, Karen D (cmtemember), Duan, Changming (cmtemember), Fry, Mary D (cmtemember), Hensley, Kristen (cmtemember).

Rea, C. P. (2016). THE RELATIONSHIP OF RESILIENCE, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND COMBAT HISTORY TO WELL-BEING IN STUDENT MILITARY VETERANS. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Kansas. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1808/24124

Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):

Rea, Christopher Patrick. “THE RELATIONSHIP OF RESILIENCE, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND COMBAT HISTORY TO WELL-BEING IN STUDENT MILITARY VETERANS.” 2016. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Kansas. Accessed March 21, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/1808/24124.

MLA Handbook (7th Edition):

Rea, Christopher Patrick. “THE RELATIONSHIP OF RESILIENCE, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND COMBAT HISTORY TO WELL-BEING IN STUDENT MILITARY VETERANS.” 2016. Web. 21 Mar 2019.

Vancouver:

Rea CP. THE RELATIONSHIP OF RESILIENCE, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND COMBAT HISTORY TO WELL-BEING IN STUDENT MILITARY VETERANS. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2016. [cited 2019 Mar 21].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/24124.

Council of Science Editors:

Rea CP. THE RELATIONSHIP OF RESILIENCE, SOCIAL SUPPORT, AND COMBAT HISTORY TO WELL-BEING IN STUDENT MILITARY VETERANS. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2016. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/24124

University of Kansas

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Kim, Kerri Lynne.
EXAMINING THE CONTEXT-SPECIFICITY AND MULTIDIMENSIONALITY OF SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING INTERPERSONAL STRESS.

► Although ample empirical evidence supports the unspoken popular and scholarly assumption that social support is beneficial for psychosocial functioning, the research findings are not consistent.…
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▼ Although ample empirical evidence supports the unspoken popular and scholarly assumption that social support is beneficial for psychosocial functioning, the research findings are not consistent. The conflicting findings may, in part, be related to researchers' tendency to rely on methodologically narrow definitions of what is likely a multidimensional construct. Moreover, it may be that social support as a coping resource is context-specific and subsequently, more useful and effective in the context of particular stressor types. The present study, therefore, examined the role of different elements of social support as potential moderators of the relation between interpersonal stress and behavioral outcome in 276 school-age children. It was hypothesized that total social support would moderate the relation between children's interpersonal stress and outcome. It was also hypothesized that, while the elements of social support were predicted to collectively influence the psychosocial functioning of children exposed to interpersonal stress, the individual elements of social support would not be of equal importance in the moderating role. The results did not support the moderating role of social support – total or the individual elements of – but indicated a main effect of overall social support on children's adaptive behavior. Implications of the current results are discussed.
Advisors/Committee Members: Jackson, Yo (advisor), Boydston, Julie (cmtemember), Karpowitz, Dennis H (cmtemember), Kerr, Barbara (cmtemember), Roberts, Michael C. (cmtemember).

Kim, K. L. (2008). EXAMINING THE CONTEXT-SPECIFICITY AND MULTIDIMENSIONALITY OF SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING INTERPERSONAL STRESS. (Doctoral Dissertation). University of Kansas. Retrieved from http://hdl.handle.net/1808/5523

Chicago Manual of Style (16th Edition):

Kim, Kerri Lynne. “EXAMINING THE CONTEXT-SPECIFICITY AND MULTIDIMENSIONALITY OF SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING INTERPERSONAL STRESS.” 2008. Doctoral Dissertation, University of Kansas. Accessed March 21, 2019.
http://hdl.handle.net/1808/5523.

MLA Handbook (7th Edition):

Kim, Kerri Lynne. “EXAMINING THE CONTEXT-SPECIFICITY AND MULTIDIMENSIONALITY OF SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING INTERPERSONAL STRESS.” 2008. Web. 21 Mar 2019.

Vancouver:

Kim KL. EXAMINING THE CONTEXT-SPECIFICITY AND MULTIDIMENSIONALITY OF SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING INTERPERSONAL STRESS. [Internet] [Doctoral dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2008. [cited 2019 Mar 21].
Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/5523.

Council of Science Editors:

Kim KL. EXAMINING THE CONTEXT-SPECIFICITY AND MULTIDIMENSIONALITY OF SOCIAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING INTERPERSONAL STRESS. [Doctoral Dissertation]. University of Kansas; 2008. Available from: http://hdl.handle.net/1808/5523